Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures | La Vacanza Travel

Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Bulgaria, Sofia Region, Sofia
from
133.8

Check Availability

  • 10 hours
  • Sofia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

During this day tour you will have the chance to learn more about the mysterious Thracians, best known for the mythical hero Orpheus (ancient musician and thinker), Spartacus (Roman slave and gladiator, and leader of the famous slave revolt), as well as for the oldest golden treasure in the world. We will visit 5 of the masterpieces of the Thracian burial architecture, one of which UNESCO site, as well as the History Museum in Kazanlak. During our day of Thracian heritage exploration, we will have the chance to admire the picturesque landscape, which obviously was highly valued by the Thracians as well.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, General Radetski St. Parc Tubelto, Kazanlak 6100 Bulgaria

The region of the Valley of the Thracian Kings, also known as the Valley of the roses (center for the production of rose oil) was preferred burial ground for the Thracian nobility. This practice bequeathed us about 1,300 tumuli, from which approximately 300 are excavated. The most famous one is the Thracian tomb of Kazanlak, recognized as a masterpiece of the Thracian artwork. The tomb dates from the end of the 4th century BC and due to its well preserved and original frescoes it has been listed as UNESCO world heritage site. In our itinerary, we are planning to visit 4 more Thracian toms which are very different from each other and will fulfill the picture of this amazing ancient civilization. Grifoni tomb dates from 5th century BC. It consists of three chambers and one corridor. Many valuable artifacts – works of art were found at the site. It’s one of the richest Thracian burials found till now. The last stop will be the Ostrusha tomb, which dates from the 4th century. It’s mainly famous for its unique ceiling- a combination of relief and fine decoration - different portraits, colorful figures, and floral ornaments.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Iskra Historical Museum, P. R. Slaveykov 8, Kazanlak 6100 Bulgaria

When we finish with the toms, our final visit will be the Regional archaeological museum where we will see the artifacts from the tombs and some masterpieces of the Thracian art and material culture. After this visit, we will have 2 and a half hours of a beautiful drive back to Sofia.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
  • Entry/Admission - Iskra Historical Museum

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all of our clients from any point in Sofia


Departure Time

08:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 hours


User's Reviews

murphdean

21 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide, Metodly, was wonderful -- engaging, knowledgeable, and fun. We learned about ancient Thrace and about modern Bulgaria. In addition to touring the tombs and other sites, he took us to an archaeological museum and led us to the most interesting historic (and prehistoric) artifacts. It's great to visit a museum with someone who already knows the collection and can direct your attention to key items. He has a love for history and ancient culture, so the tour was never dull.

Calvin_P

10 Apr, 2024

Our guide is actively pursuing archeology so we received so much insight on all of the Thracian history. It was a great experience learning about how the tombs were maintained over time and excavated. From our stops at the Thracian tombs we could also see Shipka and Buzludzha in the distance.

Laura_M

26 Sep, 2023

If you’re into history and archaeology, then this is a great tour for you. We saw four tombs, one of which was a reconstruction, an excellent one. The tombs are in the countryside, so you get to see a lot of rural Bulgaria - towns and small villages, industry, mountains, plains and agriculture. Our guide, Lyubo, spoke great English, and was lively and entertaining. He has a masters in history and was therefore very knowledgeable and able to give in-depth explanations of the history of the tombs and Bulgaria in general. It was all interesting. I learned a lot on this tour!

506rics

01 Jul, 2023

The fact that these tombs are under-recognized is a shame. There isn’t a huge museum or complex here, but the display and artistic accomplishments are well worth the time to go through it.

Susan B

08 Oct, 2022

I was surprised that more people were not visiting the Valley of the Thracian Kings. It is so integral to the part of the history of Bulgaria and Meto, my guide, made the experience come to life. This tour was one of the highlights of my month-long trip.

User's Picture Gallery

Image

A fantastic opportunity to learn about the ancient Thracians and taste and smell the valley of the roses in surrounding area of

Image

A Treasured experience.

ImageImage

Similar Packages


Other Populars

Some popular Sightseeing Tours, Activities and Holiday Packages.

Bulgaria - SightSeeing Tours and Activities View All

Sofia - Holiday Packages View All

- Where To Stay View All

- Top Tourist Attractions View All